Art & Culture
Studio Ghibli releases a gorgeous free image archive
Take the edge off anytime you need to with some gorgeous images from a new free access archive of Studio Ghibli stills.
Asking people to read the bloody article is working, says Twitter
Twitter has been testing out encouraging users to read articles before they retweet them, and it's working so well it's going to go global.
Los Angeles Comic Con will go ahead in December and dear God do you really want to do this?
LA Comic Con thinks it's got the right plan in place to protect attendees so they can still enjoy a real life event in 2020. Really???
The end of FarmVille
As Facebook gets set to shut down its support for Flash Player, the original addictive Zynga game has announced it's time to say goodbye.
BlizzCon will be BlizzConline in February 2021
BlizzCon won't be happening in 2020, but we've now got official word that a special BlizzConline will take place early in the new year.
Performing arts high school trash TV is the perfect medicine
If you're on the hunt for your next comfortable TV blanket, Alice has some performing arts high school material to cure what ails you.
Reality show to send winner to the ISS in 2023
Ready to become a Space Hero? A reality show is planning on turning its winner into an astronaut with a visit to the ISS.
Cat photos matter
Musings on the loss of a beloved cat, and the wish to find that one perfect image that shows us who she was. But is that even possible?
Cat photos matter
The greatest cliche of the internet is too many cat photos. It partly made me want to be careful about overloading my own social media with cats. Until our beloved Sylvie suddenly died.
Harry Potter Legacy and the Awkward Balancing Act
I loved Harry Potter deeply, but I can't be excited about the wizarding world anymore. If you must, support a charity and make a difference.
Vinyl records beat CDs for the first time since the '80s
Vinyl beats CD sales for the first time since the 1980s. Not just by a slim margin either, but an evisceration of the digital disc format.
Hugo Weaving 'befuddled' by alt-right readings of The Matrix
"These films are profoundly thought through, but it’s too easy to look cool, have a cool haircut, and have a gun, and you think that’s all you need to do in life."
The joy of an expensive hobby that caters to everyone
Lego has always had its adult fans, but now it is truly embracing giving us sets that are catered to this cashed up, time poor fanbase.
Disney's live-action Mulan: digital winner, cultural mess
Disney says it's "very pleased" with the special premium release of Mulan. But the cultural errors mean this can't be remembered as a 'success'.
Everyone dislikes Twitch's new mid-roll ad trial
Mega streaming platform Twitch has announced a trial where some viewers will experience mid-roll ads while watching streams.
Facebook only took most of a week to deal with its latest misinformation crisis
Facebook is finally removing false claims about Oregon wildfires, half a week after ridiculous claims spread on the social network.
Cyberpunk legend Mike Pondsmith shares how to become a game designer
Mike Pondsmith, designer of the great Cyberpunk tabletop RPGs, kicked off PAX Online with encouraging words for budding tabletop game designers.
PAX Online 2020: How to make the most of the massive digital convention
Here's how to make the most out of your PAX Online 2020 digital convention experience – all from the comfort of your own home.
Twitch just became the best Watch Party tool around
Even if you don't care about trying to build an audience, this is a great tool for just sharing a show and hanging out with friends.
Digital culture is culture
The impacts of the digital world upon every day culture have never been greater. It's time to treat them that way.
